Obituary of Merl Saunders

Merl Saunders

Merl Saunders (born February 14, 1934 in San Mateo, California) was a musician who was well known for being a multi-genre musician who played piano and keyboards, and specifically his talents at the Hammond B-3 console organ. He also partnered with Jerry Garcia. Merl died on October 24, 2008 and his death was because of complications from a stroke. He died at age 74.

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Merl Saunders Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Saunders, Merl
Common Name: Merl Saunders
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
Birth Date: February 14, 1934
Age: 74 (at death)
Occupation: Musician
Active Years: 1960-2006

Religion: Methodist
Net Worth: $19 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Crimson
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Merl's Family Tree

Birth Name: Merl Saunders
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?
Son(s):

Tony Saunders
Merl Saunders Jr.

Daughter(s):

Susan Saunders

Death Notice:

Date: October 24 2008 at age 74
Place: San Francisco, California, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke (related complications)

Category Tags:

Musician American Born on February 14th Born in 1934 Born in California Died in 2008 Died at age 74 Died from Stroke

Quotable Quotes:

"In spite of his passing, Merl Saunders was a musical legend whose soulful sounds and talent will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Merl Saunders was a highly respected musician and producer, known for his collaborations with legendary artists and his distinctive keyboard playing style; however, his career was tragically cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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